The qualifications for shearers, wool handlers, and wool classers are undergoing a comprehensive review so that they align with the evolving skill needs of these job roles. A project Technical Committee and subject matter experts have been consulted to determine the content of the draft documents. The draft qualifications, skill sets and units of competency are now available…
The training support materials used to deliver the Certificates III and IV in Meat Safety Inspection are currently being reviewed to incorporate the provisions of the new Australian Standard A4696 Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption and the revised version of the AMIC Industry Animal Welfare Standard. The training support materials…
This project is exploring potential models for developing a safety induction program to be piloted in the meat processing industry. To help guide the project, a steering committee has been established, made up of industry experts, training providers and the union. The project team are undertaking desktop research into how safety induction is currently managed in the meat industry….
Work is underway to update the Certificate II level meat processing qualifications which support accredited training pathways for new entrants. The Technical Committee had its first meeting in March. They considered opportunities for new unit sectors, unit mergers or deletions and if other units of competency could be suitable for inclusion in the AMP qualifications. Several key…
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) is collecting feedback on the workforce needs of Australia’s food supply chain. So many of our stakeholders work within industry that contributes to Australia’s food supply chain and the food security of our nation. JSA’s Food Supply Chain Capacity Study provides an opportunity for stakeholders to share their insights on…
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) is collecting feedback on the occupations that should be considered when it comes to defining Australia’s skill needs in relation to the national migration strategy. A draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) has been developed as part of the criteria for a new Skills in Demand (SID) visa. The CSOL…
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) and the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) have collectively developed the Seafood Careers website to promote and support careers in Australia’s seafood industry. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt highlighted the platform’s significance, emphasising its role in providing direct access to training, career paths, and employment opportunities within…
Applications are now open for the AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program 2024 Les Young Scholarship established in honour of a renowned industry all-rounder and his lifetime commitment to the thoroughbred industry. The scholarship will provide funding and support to the successful applicant via a combination of theory coursework and a placement with an international horse stud…
Thank you to those stakeholders who participated in round table consultation during February and March. These workshops reviewed some recent actions being taken to address challenges for learners to find training and employment, for training organisations to find learners, and for employers to find skilled employees. They focused on examples in the racing and breeding industry where programs have…
Formal VET training is highly valuable to learners and employers alike, preparing people for employment opportunities and developing a skilled workforce. However, often training is not available where it is needed. Registered training organisations (RTOs) must be viable, which starts with accurately gauging demand for, costs of and risks in training. Similarly, learners and employers experience barriers to obtaining…
The JSC CEO Network Forum met in Sydney on Tuesday, 5 March 2024. The CEOs discussed the strategic role of JSCs as system leaders and industry stewards. The CEOs also shared reflections on their current progress over the previous quarter and ongoing opportunities to collaborate and support industry. Read the full communique
While our team have hit the ground running as a Jobs and Skills Council (JSC), meeting with stakeholders and undertaking workforce planning and projects, we realise the JSC program is still relatively new — and so are we! We are excited to present this video as an introduction to Skills Insight and the Jobs and Skills Council (JSC) program,…
The draft 2024 Workforce Plan is available on our website for review and comment. The Workforce Plan describes industry identified workforce challenges and skill opportunities to inform industry, government and the VET sector about changes needed to meet skill needs. It also paves the way for the Department of Employment and Workplace Relation’s (DEWR) approval of projects. Your feedback…
As part of their commitment to improving vocational education and training (VET), Skills Ministers recognise the importance of reforming Australia’s VET qualification system, appointing a tripartite Qualification Reform Design Group which has just published its initial advice to Skills Ministers. The Qualification Reform Design Group have proposed a system where qualifications are recognised as having three distinct purposes:…
